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Global News
6 days ago
- Global News
Calgary police charge 17 people in series of overnight break and enters
Calgary police have laid more than 100 charges against a group of adults and youths believed to be responsible for more that 45 break and enters between August 2024 and June 2025. In June, police issued a public warning about an increase in overnight break and enters that took place across the city between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., while homeowners were asleep. 2:07 Calgary police issue warning after multiple break-ins Following an investigation by a specially-created task force, officers executed three search warrants at residences in southeast Calgary, and charges were laid against eight adults and nine youths, police said. Story continues below advertisement The suspects range in age from 43 to 15. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Investigators believe the suspects are known to one another and were working in a co-ordinated effort to target the homes. View image in full screen In June 2025, Calgary police issued a warning to homeowners about a series of residential break and enters that took place while the victims were asleep inside their residence, with the suspects entering through unlocked doors or cutting through window screens. Global News Among the charges they face are break and enter, possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, resisting arrest, flight from a police officer, assaulting a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Staff Sgt. Rob MacKenzie describes the arrests as the culmination of a 'large and complex investigation.' Anyone with further information about the break and enters, or similar incidents, is asked to contact Calgary police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app (P3 Tips) from the app store.
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Nine youths among 17 people charged in connection with nighttime break and enters
Police have charged a large group of people after investigating nighttime break and enters in Calgary over the last few months. Article content Eight adults, aged 18 to 43, and nine boys, aged 15 to 17, are facing charges including possession of stolen property, resisting arrest and failure to comply, the Calgary Police Service said in a news release issued Tuesday morning. Article content Article content Article content The eight adults charged also face possession of stolen property, flight from police and possession of cocaine. Article content Article content More than 100 charges were laid in relation to 45 break-and-enters dating back to August 2024, but the majority occurred in May and June of this year. Article content 'It is believed the individuals charged in this investigation are all known to one another and were working in a co-ordinated effort to target homeowners across Calgary,' police said. Article content In June, Calgary police put out a warning about break and enters occurring in the city overnight while people were sleeping in their homes. A multi-agency police investigation resulted in searches of three homes in Calgary's southeast. Article content 'This was a large and complex investigation that required co-ordination across several areas of our Service,' says Staff Sgt. Rob MacKenzie of the District 4 General Investigations Unit. 'This is a great example of impactful police work and investigative techniques, as we were able to arrest and charge 17 individuals responsible for victimizing Calgarians.' Article content Six of the nine youths are charged with failing to comply with an existing court order. Five of the eight adults charged in the bust were under 24 years old. Police said in the statement the youths charged will be worked with through the Serious Habitual Offender Program (SHOP) that aims to reduce criminal recidivism amongst those aged 12 to 24-years-old. Article content
Global News
17-06-2025
- Global News
Calgary police warn homeowners about string of brazen overnight break-ins
Calgary police said they have received more than 30 recent reports of overnight residential break and enters, while the homeowners were asleep in their beds. Police said most of the break-ins happened between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., and in many instances the thieves entered the homes by cutting through the screens of unlocked windows or gained entry through unlocked doors. After gaining entry to the homes, investigators said the thieves searched for keys to the owners' vehicles — and have managed to steal more than 20 of them in conjunction with the break-ins. 'Our offenders are primarily targeting vehicle keys. However, they are also stealing items of opportunity,' said Sgt. Rob MacKenzie, investigator in charge of the Calgary police break and enter team. 'So if there's a purse or wallet or electronics lying around, they're taking those as well. But their main focus is taking vehicle keys and then stealing those vehicles,' said MacKenzie. Story continues below advertisement So far, police said there haven't been any reports of a physical confrontation or interaction with the thieves. However, police are concerned that could happen. 'If homeowners do find themselves in a position where they're face-to-face with an intruder inside their home, we're asking them to retreat to a position of safety and call 911 immediately,' said MacKenzie. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Don't, under any circumstances, try and confront these intruders.' MacKenzie said police believe they know who some of the intruders are, but are also asking homeowners to help prevent the thefts by offering up a long list of safety tips, including: Lock all windows and doors – even when you are home; Keep all valuables, including purses, wallets and keys away from the front door and don't store them in an obvious location; Consider using a safe for valuables and important documents and keep it in a well-hidden area; Close your blinds to prevent people from looking inside your home; Install lights that are motion-activated or on a timer; Make sure your basement windows are locked; Consider installing an alarm system and security or doorbell cameras as a deterrent; and Practice the 9 p.m. routine. View image in full screen Calgary police said homeowners can help prevent residential break-ins by installing security cameras or doorbell cameras on their homes. File photo 'The last person to go to bed at the end of the night, make sure all the doors and windows are locked and valuables are placed out of sight, close blinds, use motion sensor lights and there's a whole series of things that can be found on the Calgary Police Service website under 9 p.m. routine,' said MacKenzie. Story continues below advertisement Police are also urging residents to be familiar with their neighbourhood and be on the lookout for any suspicious activity — report the licence plate, colour, make, model, year and unique features, such as stickers or damage on any suspicious vehicles — and note the physical descriptions of any suspicious people, including the clothing and footwear they are wearing. 'If something like a vehicle or person makes you think twice, then just give us a shout,' said MacKenzie. 'We'd be happy to come in and check it out and investigate it. Just don't guess, just give us a shout and we'll come check it.' Anyone who may have information on the recent break and enters that could be of interest to police is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers cy calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app — P3 Tips — from the app store.
